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US Open draw

22.08.2008 | Tennis

The US Open held its annual draw ceremony in midtown Manhattan on Thursday. Roger, now 2nd in the world ranking and 4-time holder of the title, will meet Argentina's Maximo Gonzalez (ATP 114) in the first round.

Roger's opponent in round two would be a qualifier and round three could be a match against Radek Stepanek (CZE/ATP 29). Roger shares his half with No. 3 Novak Djokovic, No. 5 Nikolay Davydenko and No. 8 Andy Roddick. In 2007, Roger won against Djokovic in three sets in the final: 7-6(4), 7-6(2), 6-4.

Have fun, release the pressure on yourself and just play your best game! Don't worry about what the media or anyone else says. You're entering the best years of your life with nothing to prove to anyone. Enjoy yourself like you did at the

Wish you good luck to defend your US Open title. Give it your best Roger, dont give up. You have won it four times and you can win it fifth time too. Winning the Olympic gold and the US Open crown will turn your year around

***Tilou***
I was touched by the IOC head. For awhile you thought he might say Michael Phelps, but when he mentioned Roger's name . . . that was so touching. Out of plenty, he was chosen by the head of the IOC, it says so much of Roger's character. Re

Good luck Roger! We know you can! It is good that all the lights and pressure will be with Nadal! Go ahead, relaxed and just make what you know better than anyone else: play the best tennis of the world!
Marco Vidal